World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Argentina defeats Venezuela 2-0
BUENOS AIRES, Jul. 20, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina defeated Venezuela by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday night.
The result put the Argentine top of the group with 25 points. Venezuela is bottom with 3 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet Chile on September 10, while Venezuela will face Peru.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Argentina at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1978, 1986)
- 11 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978, 1986) Runners-up (1930, 1990)
Venezuela at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Argentina
2:0
Venezuela
2:0 (1:0)
- 20 July 1997
- 18:10
- Buenos Aires
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 25 |
 Paraguay | 23 |
 Colombia | 21 |
 Bolivia | 17 |
 Chile | 16 |
 Peru | 16 |
 Ecuador | 15 |
 Uruguay | 14 |
| Venezuela | 3 |
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